2016 | Doing Business in Connecticut 19
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• United States Coast Guard
Academy (in New London)
ranked as the #1 regional
college in the North
The Next Generation Connecticut
initiative between the State and
UConn has greatly expanded
research, educational opportunities
and economic development in
the STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math) disciplines.
To hone that edge, the state, its
educational institutions and the
private sector are forging workforce-
development partnerships, including
a $1 billion-plus commitment to
STEM education in public schools
and with UConn's Next Generation
Connecticut initiative.
A shared commitment to
workforce development
To nurture its abundant human
resources, Connecticut has continued
to make workforce development a
top priority.
In advanced manufacturing, for
example, Connecticut's Manufacturing
Innovation Fund earmarks training
dollars through its Voucher,
Incumbent Worker Training and
Apprenticeship programs.
As noted in the state's economic
development strategy, Connecticut
is a community of forward-thinkers,
innovators and researchers. By aligning
education more closely with the needs
of the private sector, Connecticut is
ensuring that future generations have
the skills to transform our world.
One of Connecticut's
fastest-growing
business segments
is small businesses,
particularly minority-
owned businesses.
The state's Minority
Business Initiative
provides access to
funding, technical
assistance, contracting
opportunities and
more. Learn more at
CT.gov/MBI.
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